SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

The GEO Group • French Camp, CA

3d

About The Position

The Substance Abuse Counselor provides substance abuse information for class curricula and facilitates educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling. The role includes selecting and recommending instructional materials and programs, staying current with developments in substance abuse, and maintaining professional relationships with other substance abuse professionals, programs, and associations. The counselor also completes required testing, assessments, and psychosocial histories for incoming residents and participates in related training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified AOD Counselor Certification by an agency approved and recognized by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
• Ability to interact professionally in individual and group counseling settings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team of professionals and implement team strategy approaches to work assignments.
• Ability to work with computers and department software.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external contacts at all levels.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good presentation, public speaking, and facilitation skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of client record management.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of three years of full-time counseling experience with a criminal justice population in a substance abuse program is preferred.
• Applicants who have completed the Offender Mentor Certification Program (OMCP) and obtained AOD Certification may be considered.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills may be required, as may experience dealing with a specific cultural group.

Responsibilities

• Provide relevant substance abuse information for class curriculum.
• Facilitate didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions.
• Select and recommend new instructional materials and programs for the substance abuse program.
• Maintain knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse.
• Maintain a collegial relationship with other substance abuse professionals, programs, and associations.
• Complete required testing, assessment, and psychosocial history on incoming residents as required.
• Participate in related training for substance abuse.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus paid in quarterly installments.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discount.
• Reduced tuition rates.
• Disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• 401(k).
• Pet insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Paid training.
• Flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED